CONFIRE

On Friday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vegetation fire that broke out on a hillside along Franklin Canyon Road in the City …

On Monday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will host a community meeting about Fire Station 90. Fire Station 90 is a new fire station to be located in …

July 1, 2026, marks exactly four years since the historic annexation of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) into the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD). What …

On Monday, Aaron McAlister was sworn-in as Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. According to the District, McAlister was surrounded by family, friends, County officials, community …

At approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday, Contra Costa Fire responded to reports of a garage fire at a single-story residence in Concord. Multiple callers reported heavy smoke and flames coming from …

On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a vegetation fire between Antioch and Pittsburg. The incident began at 5:25 pm and upon arrival the fire was …

On Monday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District held a wildfire preparedness press conference – focusing on current wildfire conditions, preparedness strategies and coordinated resources. Interim Fire Chief Lewis Broschard …

The following is a letter submitted by Chief Brian Helmick who submitted the following, “Chapter Closes Reflecting on 30 Years of Fire Service Chief Brian Helmick” To the Residents, Partners, and …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council received its first look at Fire Station 90 as Contra Costa County Fire Protection District provided a presentation. Deputy Chief Aaron McAlister provided some …

Contra Costa County Fire confirmed that the cost of Station 94 in the City of Brentwood could increase by more than $500k. The current cost estimated is around $13 million …

On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a head-on crash on SR-4 near Discovery Bay Blvd in the Town of Discovery Bay. The crash occurred 10:21 …

On Tuesday, Contra Costa County Fire Chief Lewis Broschard announced that ISO ratings for the county has improved. With this change, it means some areas of the county should see …

On Monday, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vehicle that flew off Highway 4 and landed on MOTCO property that killed one person. The …

Just after midnight, a fireworks explosion in the City of Antioch resulted in one critical patient and four others injured. According to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, they responded …

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters had a busy Fourth of July jumping from fire to fire Friday. Here is a preliminary rundown of fires from July 4 and …

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the public that all fireworks – even “Safe and Sane” ones – are illegal in Contra Costa County. This 4th of July, …

At 5:36 pm Wednesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord. The fire was determined to be 3 acres in …

CONCORD, CA — Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) has placed its seasonal firefighting helicopter, Copter 1, into service for the 2025 summer fire season. The helicopter …

On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council overturned a decision by its planning commission that will now allow a downtown fire station to be built. The vote came after nearly 5 …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to 3-alarm junkyard fire in the City of Oakley. The incident, which first occurred around 5:40 pm at Main …

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the community of its 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines. 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines: EAST COUNTY, May 12, 2025– Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, …

Two dogs are dead after a garage fire broke out Friday night in the City of Antioch. The fire was first reported at 5:38 pm coming from a home on …

A woman and two dogs were rescued by Contra Costa County firefighters Sunday after a vehicle crashed into the delta waters in the City of Oakley. The incident occurred at …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will receive an update from the Fire District along with a report on wildland fire preparedness. The Board of Supervisors, who …